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How to get fromDunhuang to Xi'anby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunhuang to Xi'an by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane plane DNH - XIY
    4h 33m
    ¥1,719–4,923

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Xi'an Train Stationtrain train Dunhuang
    22h 42m
    ¥172–426

  3. Train via Lanzhou

    1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Stationtrain train Lanzhou / ...
    2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an Northtrain train Xi'an North / ...
    18h 25m
    ¥302–706

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jiuquan to Lanzhoutrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gansu Lanzhou to Xi'anbus bus
    22h 15m
    ¥447–705

  5. Drive 1,686.9 km

    1. Drive from Dunhuang to Xi'ancar car 1,686.9 km
    17h
    ¥1,435–2,072

Dunhuang (DNH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket¥833Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,435.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Xi'an, China?

China Eastern Airlines and Chang An Airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Shi Tushuguan via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Lanzhou West Station, Xi'an North, and Bei Kezhan in around 18h 25m.

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